Track tips and driver etiquette...

[Derrick824]

So for your first few runs, do not be afraid to test different tire pressures or launch RPMs. Good thing you brought that tire gauge, huh?

Don't forget the air compressor. You'll need to pump those tires back up.

if your car is dripping fluid at the starting line, they will kick you off the track if they see it.

This goes for anything. Not just fluid. I've seen trucks with mud/dirt on them that they wouldn't let run down the track because of the chance that it could fall off.

Well after watching, you find the staging lanes, and drive up to wait for your turn to run down the strip. At this point you're kinda nervous about how you're going to do, and you NEED TO RELAX.

You also need to stay with your car. If you find yourself sitting still for a while (because the track is busy and they're letting the bikes, 4-wheelers, or drag cars run) its alright to get out of your car and chat, but don't walk off. I hate it when the staging lanes are backed up because someone is in the bathroom or watching the races when they should be in their car.

Don't sit in the staging lanes with your hood open. Don't push your car through the staging lanes if you can help it

This is another thing that gets on my nerves. Every young kid wants to push his car through the staging lanes with the hood open just so he can run a 16.2 instead of a 16.3. WooHoo! Unless your car has a severe heat soak problem like some turbo cars do, then its not worth it.

[walec05]

i like the points you made. thanks for more info. i was going to mention to bring a compressor as well. it would be the smart thing to do.

[altyka-t]

nice write up. i was ubernewb when i went the first time. I launched on green, spun through 1st and 2nd and did a 4 min burnout to the point my enterior was filled with smoke so i couldnt see sh!T.

people also please dont rev the piss out of your motor in the staging lanes.